Betting sites in NZ: TAB NZ, betcha and what the law allows

Which betting sites are legal in NZ?

Since 28 June 2025, online racing and sports betting in New Zealand is prohibited unless it is operated by TAB NZ, including its brand betcha (DIA). Other betting sites taking NZ customers sit outside that framework. Entain operates the betting services within that framework. The two brands are not two independent regulatory systems.

Betting apps in NZ

The same rule covers betting apps in NZ: since 28 June 2025 only TAB NZ and its brand betcha may offer online sports and racing betting to New Zealand customers, whether through a website or an app. Other NZ gambling sites and apps are not permitted to take these bets.

Check the account and the market

TAB betting is for adults aged 18 and over. Check the brand’s current eligibility and verification requirements. For football, distinguish a 90-minute result from qualification, extra-time and outright markets. Postponement rules can also change settlement.

Make sense of NZD amounts

Check the displayed currency and whether a quoted return includes your original stake. Promotions can require qualifying bets or specific odds. No current bonus value, payment method or withdrawal speed is claimed in this directory.

Follow football on your own schedule

The match centre shows New Zealand and A-League competitions before selected European events. All kickoff times are in NZ time, including daylight-saving changes. See football scores without opening a betting account.

Primary sources

TAB NZ: the betting framework · TAB rules and terms

Sources and verification

Checked on 18 October 2026. Before you use any betting site in NZ, read the current information from Department of Internal Affairs: information for players.